Episode 17: NBA Showdown Sunday Showed Us Plenty

The Lakers emphatically ended the Spurs' franchise-record 22-game home winning streak on Sunday with a 99-83 win. L.A. was up by more than 20 points in the first quarter, and went up by as much as 32 in the third quarter. The Bulls beat the Heat 87-86 to sweep the season series with Miami. The late-game woes for the Heat continue as the team is now 1-for-18 from the field when they're down by 3 points or less with 10 seconds left in fourth quarter or overtime. Supposedly, members of the team were crying in the locker room after the game. I explain how Sunday revealed 2 reasons why San Antonio can't beat L.A. in a 7-game series, and what the Lakers proved in the win. I also talk about the Bulls taking over the 2nd seed in the East and why I think they have a shot at catching the Celtics for the top seed, and why LeBron James is having trouble sacrificing something much greater than stats or awards. Until he does, the Heat will keep coming up short. Later I mention something that the Lakers, Celtics, Spurs and Bulls all have in common that serves as a sign that they are true title contenders. Photo from ibtimes.com